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Date:

February 13, 2020

Subject: N192282970-01 - Service Update
ECM and Reductant Control Modules
Revised Warranty Information Table and Service Procedure
Models: 2020 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
2020 GMC Sierra 1500
Equipped with 3.0L, 6-cylinder diesel engine (RPO LM2)
To:

All General Motors Dealers

This bulletin is being revised to update the warranty information table and the
service procedure. Please discard all previous copies of N192282970.
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Service Update
N192282970 ECM and Reductant Control Modules
Release Date:

February 2020

Revision:

01

Revision Description: This bulletin is being revised to update the warranty information table and the service
procedure. Please discard all previous copies of N192282970.
Attention:

This service update includes vehicles in dealer inventory and customer vehicles that return to the
dealership for any reason. This bulletin will expire at the end of the involved vehicle’s New Vehicle Limited
Warranty period.

Make
Chevrolet
GMC

Model
Silverado 1500
Sierra 1500

Model Year
From
To

RPO

Description

2020

LM2

3.0L, 6-cylinder, diesel engine

2020

Involved vehicles are marked “open” on the Investigate Vehicle History screen in GM Global Warranty Management
system. This site should always be checked to confirm vehicle involvement prior to beginning any required inspections
and/or repairs.
Condition
Correction

Certain 2020 model year Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra vehicles may have a condition where the
check engine or the reduced power mode light may come on during start-up or while driving.
Reprogram the engine control module and the reductant control module.

Parts
No parts are required for this repair.
Warranty Information
Labor
Operation
9104810*

9104811*

Description
Verified Module Software or Calibration Level: Modules are both
Programmed with Same Level Software or Calibration
Add: Exhaust Particulate Sensor Replacement
Engine Control Module and Reductant Control Module
Reprogramming with SPS
Add: Exhaust Particulate Sensor Replacement

Labor
Time
0.3
0.6
0.5

Trans.
Type

Net
Item

ZFAT

N/A

0.6

* Warning: To avoid warranty transaction rejections, carefully read and follow the instructions below:
•

The SPS Warranty Claim Code must be accurately entered in the “SPS Warranty Claim Code” field of the
transaction.

•

When more than one Warranty Claim Code is generated for a programming event, it is required to document all
Warranty Claim Codes in the “Correction” field on the job card. Dealers must also enter one of the codes in the
“SPS Warranty Claim Code” field of the transaction, otherwise the transaction will reject. It is best practice to
enter the FINAL code provided by SPS.

Warranty Claim Code Information Retrieval
If the SPS Warranty Claim Code was not recorded on the Job Card, the code can be retrieved in the SPS system as
follows:
1.
2.
3.
4.

Open TIS on the computer used to program the vehicle.
Select and start SPS.
Select Settings.
Select the Warranty Claim Code tab.

The VIN, Warranty Claim Code and Date/Time will be listed on a roster of recent programming events. If the code is
retrievable, dealers should resubmit the transaction making sure to include the code in the SPS Warranty Claim Code
field.

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Service Update
N192282970 ECM and Reductant Control Modules
Service Procedure
Caution: Before downloading the update files, be sure the computer is connected to the internet through a network cable
(hardwired). DO NOT DOWNLOAD or install the files wirelessly. If there is an interruption during programming,
programming failure or control module damage may occur.
Important: Carefully read and follow the instructions below.

•

Ensure the programming tool is equipped with the latest software and is securely connected to the data link connector.
If there is an interruption during programming, programming failure or control module damage may occur.

•

Stable battery voltage is critical during programming. Any fluctuation, spiking, over voltage or loss of voltage will
interrupt programming. Install a GM Authorized Programming Support Tool to maintain system voltage. Refer to
www.gmdesolutions.com for further information. If not available, connect a fully charged 12 V jumper or booster pack
disconnected from the AC voltage supply. DO NOT connect a battery charger.

•

Turn OFF or disable systems that may put a load on the vehicles battery such as; interior lights, exterior lights
(including daytime running lights), HVAC, radio, etc.

•

Clear DTCs after programming is complete. Clearing powertrain DTCs will set the Inspection/Maintenance (I/M)
system status indicators to NO.

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Important: If the Same Calibration/Software Warning is noted on the SPS screen, select OK and follow screen
instructions. After a successful programming event, the WCC is located in the Service Programming System dialogue
box of the SPS Summary screen. No further action is required. Refer to the Warranty section of the bulletin.
1

Using GDS2, check the Engine Control Module (ECM) for the presence of DTC P24B0.
•

2

If DTC P24B0 is present, replace the particulate matter sensor. Refer to Exhaust Particulate Sensor
Replacement in SI.

Reprogram the Engine Control Module (ECM) and Reductant Control Module.
2.1 Select K20 Engine Control Module from the controller screen.
2.2 Refer to K20 Engine Control Module: Programming and Setup in SI for step-by-step instructions.
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2.3 Select K115 Reductant Control Module from the controller screen.
2.4 Refer to K115 Reductant Control Module: Programming and Setup in SI for step-by-step instructions.

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Important: To avoid warranty transaction rejections, you MUST record the warranty claim code provided on the SPS
Warranty Claim Code (WCC) screen on the job card. Refer to callout 1 above for the location of the WCC on the SPS
screen.
3.

Record SPS Warranty Claim Code on job card for warranty transaction submission.

Dealer Responsibility
Whenever a vehicle subject to this service update enters your vehicle inventory or is in your facility for service in the
future, and the vehicle is still covered under the New Vehicle Limited Warranty, you must take the steps necessary to be
sure the service update correction has been made before selling or releasing the vehicle.
All new, used, GM Certified Used, courtesy transportation vehicles, dealer shuttle vehicles, etc. in dealers' possession
and subject to this bulletin must be held and inspected/repaired per the service procedure of this bulletin before customers
take possession of these vehicles. Involved vehicles must be held and not delivered to customers, dealer-traded,
released to auction, used for demonstration, or any other purpose.
All GM Certified Used vehicles currently in the dealers’ inventory within the Certified Pre-Owned Inventory System
(CPOIS) will be de-certified and must be held and remedied per the service procedure in this bulletin. Upon submitting
an accepted/paid warranty transaction in the Global Warranty Management (GWM) system, the vehicle can be re-certified
for sale within the CPOIS system, or once again be used in the CTP program.

GM bulletins are intended for use by professional technicians, NOT a "do-it-yourselfer". They are written to inform these technicians of
conditions that may occur on some vehicles, or to provide information that could assist in the proper service of a vehicle. Properly trained
technicians have the tools, equipment, safety instructions, and know-how to do a job properly and safely. If a condition is described, DO NOT
assume that the bulletin applies to your vehicle, or that your vehicle will have that condition. See your dealer for information on whether your
vehicle may benefit from the information.

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